Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News
February 26, 2017
Last Sunday After Epiphany
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday is already the last Sunday before Lent, and the kids, as in years past, will be participating in a program to raise money to buy a sheep, or goat, pig, or flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development. This Sunday, Liz Pavelka and Debbie Evans (from our very own Outreach Committee) will be re-introducing the children to this, and they will be learning all about why these gifts help families, and what the needs are in many parts of the world that have far less than we do. A good way to start off Lent, in other words!
What is Episcopal Relief and Development?
Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God's call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.
Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.
Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.
Episcopal Relief & Development works with Church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transform communities worldwide. They rebuild after disasters andempower people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease. Working in close to 40 countries, their programs impact the lives of approximately 3 million people around the world. Their mandate is taken from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. All of Episcopal Relief & Development’s international development programs seek to mobilize local resources and expertise toward sustainable, community-led programs that address poverty, hunger and disease. In their disaster response and recovery work, they seek to build resilience and reduce risk at every stage. For more information, please see www.episcopalrelief.org .
Coming Up at St. Nick's:
Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is coming up this Tuesday, FEBRUARY 28!
Don't miss your one chance a year to eat pancakes for supper - because the Church tells you to! Shrove (or "Fat") Tuesday is the name we give the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Please join us for an evening of Pancakes, Sausage and Jambalaya! Tickets are $8 per adult and $5 per child. There are sign-up sheets at church for people who would like to volunteer to help out as well as a sign-up for kids to volunteer to be a server. The kids LOVE doing this, and it's a huge help. But above all, please plan to come out and eat pancakes!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thank you!
Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30. Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere. Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
February 26, 2017
Last Sunday After Epiphany
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday is already the last Sunday before Lent, and the kids, as in years past, will be participating in a program to raise money to buy a sheep, or goat, pig, or flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development. This Sunday, Liz Pavelka and Debbie Evans (from our very own Outreach Committee) will be re-introducing the children to this, and they will be learning all about why these gifts help families, and what the needs are in many parts of the world that have far less than we do. A good way to start off Lent, in other words!
What is Episcopal Relief and Development?
Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God's call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.
Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.
Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.
Episcopal Relief & Development works with Church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transform communities worldwide. They rebuild after disasters andempower people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease. Working in close to 40 countries, their programs impact the lives of approximately 3 million people around the world. Their mandate is taken from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. All of Episcopal Relief & Development’s international development programs seek to mobilize local resources and expertise toward sustainable, community-led programs that address poverty, hunger and disease. In their disaster response and recovery work, they seek to build resilience and reduce risk at every stage. For more information, please see www.episcopalrelief.org .
Coming Up at St. Nick's:
Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is coming up this Tuesday, FEBRUARY 28!
Don't miss your one chance a year to eat pancakes for supper - because the Church tells you to! Shrove (or "Fat") Tuesday is the name we give the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Please join us for an evening of Pancakes, Sausage and Jambalaya! Tickets are $8 per adult and $5 per child. There are sign-up sheets at church for people who would like to volunteer to help out as well as a sign-up for kids to volunteer to be a server. The kids LOVE doing this, and it's a huge help. But above all, please plan to come out and eat pancakes!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thank you!
Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30. Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere. Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
